The Odisha Vigilance Department on Friday conducted simultaneous raids at nine locations linked to Antaryami Sahu, Forest Range Officer of Kashipur Forest Range in Rayagada district, over allegations of disproportionate assets (DA).
Acting on warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Jeypore (Koraput), the search operation was carried out by a large team comprising seven DSPs, seven Inspectors, nine ASIs, and other supporting staff.
Locations Raided
Vigilance officials confirmed that raids were conducted in Kandhamal, Ganjam, Nayagarh, and Rayagada districts, covering both residential and official premises:
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A building in the name of Sahu’s spouse at Baliguda, Kandhamal
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Another building at Baliguda, Kandhamal
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House of in-laws at Karadapada, Nayagarh
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Building at Sraniketa, Daringbadi, Kandhamal
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Another building at Daringbadi, Kandhamal
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Building at Jogiapalli, Kukudakhandi Tahasil, Ganjam
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Cousin’s house at Domuhani, Bhanjanagar, Ganjam
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Office chamber at Forest Range Office, Kashipur, Rayagada
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Residential government quarter near the Forest Range Office, Kashipur, Rayagada
Seizures So Far
Officials said that several key documents, including bank passbooks, bonds, and financial papers, have been seized. The total value of the assets and cash, if any, will be disclosed after completion of searches.
